C&YP Groups & Workshops

The following workshops are provided for young people aged 13 - 19 years, male or female who are at risk of, or affected by ANY form of abuse or who are vulnerable to any of the topics covered in the workshops.

WORKSHOP 1 - ‘TIME TO CHANGE’ – MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS

We often talk about mental health and mental illness. But what do we mean by mental health, and what can you do to look after yours?

This workshop is designed for C&YP to learn about what mental health is and the various different disorders that may effect them, to learn about the stigma and discrimination associated with mental health, how to challenge this and where and how to seek help for mental health issues.

Learning Outcomes:

Learn about the different types of mental health problems, as well as the facts, figures and statistics

Explore the impact of mental health on the lives of C&YP

Consider the impact of the stigma of mental health on C&YP and adults

Consider the actions we can take to challenge the discrimination and stigma associated with mental health

Everyone has mental health and this can be though of in terms of:

How we feel about ourselves and the people around us

Our ability to make and keep friends and relationships

Our ability to learn from others and to develop emotionally

Being mentally healthy is also about having the strength to overcome the difficulties and challenges we can face at times in our lives – to have the confidence and self esteem, to be able to take decisions and to believe in ourselves!

This workshop can accommodate up to 20 young people at any one time, and the session length is 2 hours. This workshop has been designed to address the specific issue, and is a one off, stand alone workshop which compliments our other workshops and programmes.

WORKSHOP 2 - ‘RISQUEE’ – LOOKING AT RISKY BEHAVIOUR

A workshop on pornography, sexual relationships, and elements of CSE & Grooming

Young people want the opportunity to discuss all aspects of their relationships and sex is a key one for teenagers. Some C&YP may have expressed concerns and by them attending this workshop, they will have an improved knowledge base of pornography, how pornography influences body image, safe and appropriate relationships, and how to avoid being sexually exploited.

Learning Outcomes:

Exploring acceptable and unacceptable behaviour

Reality of relationships and sex

Understanding issues around CONSENT

Challenging views on sexual relationships and pornography

The law and legal/illegal issues

Positive and negative impact on C&YP

What to do if things go wrong

Why we need to discuss this with C&YP:

60% of teenagers said that pornography has an impact on their sex lives and affects their self-esteem and body image. (Fantasy v Reality, 2010)

You Gov survey found that two thirds of 13-17 year olds say they have viewed pornography, with more than 25% of boys viewing weekly, and 5% viewing daily

In 2007, mobile phones were the biggest distributor of pornography

Through improved knowledge and attitudes young people are more likely to be able to resist the messages of pornography, and any pressure to participate in sexual behaviours that they are not happy with or are considered risky. Some young people are getting inaccurate information about sexual behaviour from pornography which needs to be challenged.

This workshop can accommodate up to 20 young people at any one time, and the session will last for 2 hours. This workshop has been designed to address the specific issue, and is a one off, stand alone workshop which compliments our other workshops and programmes.

WORKSHOP 3 - ‘WHO AM I?’ – SEXUALITY AWARENESS

Young people are at a unique developmental stage of their lives. At 13 they begin to form their ideas on relationships and their belief systems start to crystallise. They start to define their individuality, their identity and their values. They begin to be exposed to an increasing amount of influence, including the beginning of their own relationships.

This workshop is designed for young people who do not understand themselves, and have difficulty in understanding who they are.

Learning Outcomes:

Raising awareness of sexuality

Understanding the differences between Sex, Gender and Sexuality

Understanding what can influence an individuals sexuality

Increase confidence and self esteem in understanding Who Am I?

Within the learning outcomes, we will also explore the following:

Raising awareness of the diversity of sexuality

Understanding the difference between using ‘sex’ and ‘sexuality’ as a synonymous as gender

Understand the importance of knowing who they are

Understand that they need to know where they are; and that, that can have an impact on who they are

Confidence in viewing themselves as individuals

With more than 87% of young people accessing the internet on a daily basis, it is imperative that they are given accurate information on what constitutes sexuality. Most young people believe sexuality to mean ‘sexual preference’ or ‘sexual orientation’ which is not the case. Our sexuality is what makes us individuals, and unique from others. By understanding this young people will gain confidence in themselves and have an increase in their self esteem.

This workshop can accommodate up to 20 young people at any one time, and the session will last for 2 hours. This workshop has been designed to address the specific issue, and is a one off, stand alone workshop which compliments our other workshops and programmes.

WORKSHOP 4 - ‘IMAGE THERAPY’ – SELF ESTEEM & BODY IMAGE

It is so important to feel comfortable within ourselves and our bodies, but this can be quite difficult as we just don’t look like the models and celebrities that surround us in the media everyday.

This workshop is designed to give C&YP knowledge and tools to educate and empower themselves on issues relating to body image, self esteem and associated subject matter, whilst emphasising the importance of self acceptance and respect for others.

Be able to distinguish the health consequences of being under/over weight

Understand the link between peer pressure and abuse

Learn how to be considerate and respectful to others feelings and appearance

Body Image is what you believe and feel about your body and physical appearance. Body image is influenced by friends, family members, cultural standards and commercial advertising. Body image is independent of body size and shape. It is also independent of your actual physical appearance. Any person of any physical description can have either a positive or negative body image. Body image is often closely linked to self-esteem.

Self Esteem is how much you value and accept yourself, how worthwhile you feel and the extent to which you feel loved and accepted by others. Promoting positive body images in C&YP can improve their self esteem and overall happiness.

This workshop can accommodate up to 20 young people at any one time, and the session will last for 2 hours. This workshop has been designed to address the specific issue, and is a one off, stand alone workshop which compliments our other workshops and programmes.

WORKSHOP 5 - ‘CYBER TALK’ – CYBER BULLYING & INTERNET SAFETY

90% of young people who use social media said that they have witnessed online cruelty AND they have ignored the behaviour and did not report it; 35% have done this frequently.Statistics from (PEW Internet Research Centre, FOSI, Cable in the Classroom, 2011)

66% of teens who have witnessed online cruelty have also witnessed others joining; 21% say they have also joined in the harassment. Statistics from (PEW Internet Research Centre, FOSI, Cable in the Classroom, 2011)

In 2013 alone, there were 12 reported cases of young people who had committed suicide due to cyber bullying. What is more shocking is the 48 cases that did not get reported in the media. This workshop is designed for C&YP to understand what cyber bullying is, the impact is can have on another person, the link between cyber bullying and the grooming process, and ways in which they can prevent themselves and others from experiencing this.

Learning Outcomes:

Understand and recognise cyber bullying

To explore pressures and expectations of online interaction

Look at various technology – looking at the internet and mobile phones

Understand and recognise sexual exploitation and grooming

Support and advice services that are available, as well as how to stay safe online

Within the learning outcomes, we will also explore the following:

Identify who in their lives are important and understand the different kinds of relationships they have

Understand how they make positive online choices

Looking at inappropriate websites and what impact that can have

Develop more confident strategies to deal with peer pressure

Awareness of risky situations

Importance of thinking ahead

Acknowledge that online behaviour can have significant offline consequences

This workshop can accommodate up to 20 young people at any one time, and the session will last for 2 hours. This workshop has been designed to address the specific issue, and is a one off, stand alone workshop which compliments our other workshops and programmes.

WORKSHOP 6 - ‘FRIEND OR FOE’ – CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION & GROOMING

Sexual exploitation has been highlighted as a massive issue throughout the whole of the country. Not only does it deprive children of their childhood, but it can have a long term and detrimental effect on every aspect of their lives.

This workshop is designed for C&YP to understand what the issues of sexual exploitation, grooming and cyber bullying are, and ways in which they can prevent themselves and others from experiencing this.

Learning Outcomes:

Understand the difference between positive and negative relationships

To explore pressures and expectations within relationships

Look at various technology – looking at the internet and mobile phones

Recognise what grooming is

Understand and recognise sexual exploitation

Recognise cyber bullying

Support and advice services that are available

Within the learning outcomes, we will also explore the following:

Identify who in their lives are important and understand the different kinds of relationships they have

Understand what makes a good relationship and how they make relationship choices

What constitutes a good and bad relationship

Consider their own relationships and the complexity that can occur

Develop more confident strategies to deal with peer pressure

Awareness of risky situations

Importance of thinking ahead

Acknowledge that online behaviour can have significant offline consequences

By helping young people understand the complexity of relationships, they can increase their awareness of damage caused by exploitative relationships, and protect themselves from experiencing this in the future.

This workshop can accommodate up to 20 young people at any one time, and the session will last for 2 hours. This workshop has been designed to address the specific issue, and is a one off, stand alone workshop which compliments our other workshops and programmes.